The Elusive Setagaya Killer

The Setagaya killer left more evidence than almost any unsolved case in history.

His DNA showed mixed heritage. Sand in his bag traced to deserts in California or

Nevada. Korean-made shoes, size 27.5 centimeters. A Slazenger shirt, size large.

Police tested his DNA against databases worldwide. Nothing. The profile suggested

someone who moved between Asia and America, wore specific Western brands,

and felt confident enough to stay 12 hours at the crime scene. Japan still offers

a reward. The case remains active through 2025. Four lives taken. Over 100 clues left

behind. And 24 years later… he’s still a ghost. If he left this many clues and still